Senior Data Architect

General Accountant is responsible for assuring, reviewing, and reconciling general ledger (GL) transactions and recordings for US and MX books, validating that the recordings and calculations are made according to both countries' accounting rules.

Primary Accountabilities

1. Prepares reconciliations of the assets and liabilities mainly for cash accounts from the current accounting period to the last period/year, reconciling the General Ledger balances with supporting documentation. This includes, but is not limited to, accruals, banks and cash, sales, travel, payroll, and fixed assets.
2. Prepares financial information for US and MX statutory closing. Stays in constant communication with peers in the US corporate office to address any questions and resolve minor issues arising. Follows up on US and MX end-of-period accounting closure and GL records reviews, updates, reconciliations, and changes.
3. Handles the reconciliations of the general ledger (GL), mainly advance payments and accruals for Mexican companies. Analyzes and explains the variances between Plan and Real of the accounts in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
4. Creates and elaborates accounting procedures and internal controls as required to ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and timely in both general ledger systems and supports internal and external audits for US and MEX GAAP.
5. Assists with any special projects required by the supervisor, manager, or other related areas, and verifies new procedures, automations, and new financial IT tools and systems implementations when applicable.

Education & Experience

Level of Formal Education: A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent.

Area of Study: Accounting

Years of Experience: One to two years.

Type of Experience: General accounting, Treasury, Accounts receivable/payable.

Special Certifications or Technical Skills: MS Office knowledge

Other / Preferred: Intermediate to advanced computer and English skills. Strong internal customer focus and communication skills, detail-oriented, analytical, and ability to achieve results through collaboration and coordination with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.